Tagged with "Politics"

MR says: Some interesting statistics surrounding the history of LDS democrats. When Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) steps down from the Senate in early 2017, Mormonism will lose its highest-ranking elected official -- and the most high-profile example that yes, there is such a thing as a Mormon Democrat. Mormons...

Did you catch Mitt Romney on The Tonight Show last night (March 25)? Check out what Jimmy Fallon and the former governor talked about. Mitt Romney's connection with popular late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon stretches beyond quick comedy sketches and TV interviews. While...

The Church supported a recent piece of legislature hailed as a landmark advance. Photo from Mormon Newsroom Today in Utah, Senate Bill 296, which mediated religious and LGBT rights, passed. In response to the news, the Church released a statement , saying, “We are pleased that the...

Remember that time LDS Senator Jeff Flake (AZ) competed on a Survivor-style show on the Discovery Channel? In case you don't, here are all the highlights from last year's battle on 'Rival Survival.' Photo from Discovery Channel Did you know? LDS senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) appeared last...

Check out these interesting statistics from The Washington Post about the religious makeup of the current US Congress, including notes specifically about Mormon representatives. In a recent article outlining the religious breakdown of the current Congress, The Washington Post made specific note...

Congratulations to former Miss America pageant winner and Latter-day Saint Sharlene Hawkes, who has been appointed to a prestigious and influential Department of Defense committee. Photo from alumni.byu.edu Sharlene Hawkes, president of Utah-based Remember My Service (RMS) Military...

MR says: An interesting list from The Digital Universe. Follow the link to get the full list. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been involved in politics since Joseph Smith ran for president in 1844. Many other Mormons have held government positions, on both a state and federal...

A lot happened in LDS news this week: Mitt Romney is rumored to be considering another presidential bid, and the Church created 11 new missions and won a lawsuit with the Canadian Supreme Court. Find out about these stories and more! Church Announces 11 New Missions As of January 7th, the Church...

MR says: We're still waiting for an official decision from Mitt. Could another run for the White House by a Latter-day Saint bring about another 'Mormon Moment'? Former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney told donors Friday he is considering another run for the White...

MR says: What an interesting story! Mormons have done a lot of interesting things in history. In early February 1940, Mormon FBI agent James Ellsworth left his home in Huntington Park, California, prepared for a normal day of work. Instead, he was met by a man with a message from John Edgar Hoover, director...

MR says: Follow the link for the complete letter. Dear Brothers and Sisters: Political Participation, Voting, and the Political Neutrality of the Church As citizens we have the privilege and duty of electing office holders and influencing public policy. Participation in the political process affects...